*Chapter 16: Building a New Life*

*One week later*

By the beach, there is a house made of stone sitting on the green grass, surrounded by trees and lovely nature. A garden is by the house, a mailbox is in front, and a gate. A round door opened and revealed Crash and Coco coming out for fresh air. Crash let out a big yawn while stretching his arms.
He remembered the day after he saved the world, he was summoned to the village to celebrate. Papu Papu congratulate him for stopping Cortex and save the islands, and even Natalie and her tribe are invited to the party. Crash was honored by everyone who admired him and call him a brave warrior. And Natalie talked to the bandicoots by making them a home in Wumpa Island as a special reward. Crash and Coco were thrilled by this, and they are happy to help the tribe make them a new home. Aku Aku had been with them at all times, but he does leave once in a while to check on every island to make sure they are safe and no left out things.
Things have been great. Crash and his sister have peace together they wanted after their home is built.

"Oh, Crash. I forgot my laptop in the house. Can you get it for me?" Coco asked. Crash nodded and went back to the house. As he walked inside, he looked around with a smile. The living room as a fireplace with pillows on the floors as seats, a window, and a picture of him and Coco above the fireplace. A kitchen on the left, and a small hallway that leads bedrooms and a bathroom. Crash walked over to the table and picked up the pink laptop that had iconic stickers on it, and left the house.
Crash hands Coco her laptop and sat next to her on the grass, looking up at the blue sky. Coco typed on her laptop and music began to play. Crash's ears perk up when he hears a relaxing melody.

Many nights we've prayed,
With no proof anyone could hear,
In our hearts a hopeful song,
We barely understood.
Now we are not afraid,
Although we know there's much to fear,
We were moving mountains long,
Before we knew we could.

Crash cocked his head to the side, gibbering in confusion. Coco smiled at him. She told him it's a song sung by Celtic Woman. Coco found her voice very beautiful and the music is very relaxing. Crash continued to listen to the song.

There can be miracles, when you believe,
Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill,
Who knows what miracles you can achieve.
When you believe, somehow you will,
You will when you believe.
In this time of fear,
When prayers so often proves in vain,
Hope seems like the summer birds,
Too swiftly flown away.
Yet now I'm standing here,
My heart's so full I can't explain,
Seeking faith and speaking words,
I never thought I'd say...

"When I hear this song, it makes me want to believe in anything." Coco spoke. "It makes me think back before you rescue me. Cortex was tormenting me about you not coming for me, but I don't listen to him. I believed that you will come. And you did." Crash smiled at her. Coco looks up at the blue sky. "When you believe, anything is possible." She said.

There can be miracles, when you believe,
Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill,
Who knows what miracles you can achieve.
When you believe, somehow you will,
You will when you believe.
They don't always happen when you ask.
(Oh)
And it's easy to give in to your fears.
(Oh...Ohhhh)
But when you're blinded by your pain,
Can't see your way straight through the rain.
A small but still resilient voice,
Says hope is very near.
(Ohhh)
There can be miracles,
(Miracles)
When you believe.
(Lord, when you believe)
Though hope is frail.
(Though hope is frail)
It's hard to kill.
(Hard to kill, Ohhh)
Who knows what miracles, you can achieve.
When you believe, somehow you will. (somehow, somehow, somehow)
Somehow you will.
You will when you believe.

Crash started to lay back on the cool green grass. He placed his hands behind his head, looking up at the sky, listening to the beautiful song he's ever heard. His eyelids started to drop heavily. He closes his eyes and have a nice nap. Coco notices this and shook her head at him, smiling. Crash sure does love to nap a lot. After all, he's been through a lot and he deserves a vacation. He's free to do what he wants.

You will when you believe.
Just believe...in your heart.
Just believe.
You will when you believe...

The song ended and Coco closes her laptop. She turned to see a butterfly fluttering around her and it landed on Crash's nose. Coco held back her giggle. Then, Crash's nose twitched, and he sneezed, causing the butterfly to fly away. Crash sat up, sniffing a bit. Coco giggled at him.
Aku Aku watched the two above them with a smile. He couldn't be any happier since he's been with Crash and Coco who took him in, and they look at him as a father figure since he always calls him "his children". Aku Aku feels peace around the islands and the bandicoots are doing their own thing for now. He disappears in the sky.

A young tribeswoman walked up to the temple with a purple glowing object in her hands. She kneeled down to the throne before her. Natalie looked down at the woman and see what was on her hands. Natalie walked down and picked up the purple object. A Power Crystal.

"Where did you find this?" Natalie asked in a whisper. The woman bowed her head before she spoke.

"I found it in a chest, my lady. It was hidden in the deepest parts of the jungle." The woman said. Natalie took the crystal to her throne, muttering to herself. "Do you know what it does, my lady?"

"...Yes. But, I will hold on to it. Thank you for informing me. You are dismissed." Natalie said. The woman bowed her head and left the temple. Natalie lifted the stone seat and place the crystal inside. She closes the seat and shut her eyes. "Thank goodness I have one. Neo should never find this powerful one. I must tell Aku Aku about this...he knows where to put this crystal. No one should find it. Not even...Neo."

*The End*

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